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Allstate Home Inspections/Environmental Testing

Home inspections & household environmental testing

Allstate Home Inspection and Environmental Testing, LTD (AHI) was founded in 1994 by nationally renowned author, speaker, and environmental expert, Francis X. (Rich) Finigan. Long recognized as America's #1 Home Inspector, Rich was the first to assess the disparity between the needs of today's investment-savvy homeowner and the limited expertise of today's most prevalent home inspection companies.

Allstate Home Inspection and Household Environmental Testing Services, Ltd. (AHI) is a recognized leader and innovator in the home inspection and environmental testing industries. With the most comprehensive service offerings in the industry, AHI's mission is to help homebuyers and sellers around the country achieve the level of safety, security and peace of mind that they deserve.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Allstate Home Inspections/Environmental Testing Franchises?

Total Cost: $29,700-$49,200
Total Franchise Fees: $23,900
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 7.5%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 6 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: $2K

Contact Information for Allstate Home Inspections/Environmental Testing

Allstate Home Inspect./Environ. Testing
2097 N. Randolph Rd.
Randolph Ctr., VT
05061

Toll Free: (800)245-9932
Fax Number: (802)728-5534

Franchise Homepage:

Allstate Home Inspections/Environmental Testing In the Press

No results at this time.

Historical Expansion

In what year did Allstate Home Inspections/Environmental Testing begin operations? 1989
When did Allstate Home Inspections/Environmental Testing begin selling franchises? 1996

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2005 49 1 0 1
2004 40 1 0 2
2003 23 0 0 0
2002 22 0 0 0
2001 12 0 0 2

Future Expansion

United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wyoming,

Countries of Interest:

Franchise Financing Information

Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available?
Franchise Fee No No
Initial Start-up Capital No No
Plant, Property, and Equipment No No
Inventory No No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Training & Support

Training
As many as 15 days refresher and continuing education per year
Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Toll free phone number, Internet referrals, Field support and site evaluation
Marketing
Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising support

Franchise Operation Restrictions

This franchise can be run as a home based business franchise.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 3

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:
  • Industry experience
  • 4 hours marketing skills training, 5 supervised inspections, 5 independent inspections, 40+ hours home inspection training
  • Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information

    Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
    What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
    Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
    Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
    Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
    Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
    Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes
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